Telegraphic Briefs Sketch a World in Turmoil
A mixed bag of terse items reports violence and crime including a detective killed in Arkansas, a murder case in Hillsboro, and a lynching threat near Danville. It notes political moves in Washington, church conventions at Syracuse, labor strife in Minnesota and Indiana, railroad cutbacks in Wheeling, and global tensions with earthquakes, uprisings, and a French cabinet resignation. Prominent names include Prendergast, McCarthy, Dillon, Davitt, and Heavery. The flood of brief snippets paints a period of unrest, labor disruption, and political realignments across North America and Europe.
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Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Washington
American Waist League
Une
Congress
Baptist Home Mission Society
Syravust
Indiana
Treasure Hoard Found in Glen dale trunks by Davis
A Glen dale resident, Aven Davis of Glendale Wilbutuum, discovered a cache of coins and precious metal hidden in trunks stored in an attic. The haul, stored over decades, includes silver dimes dated prior to 1815 and assorted gold items. Authorities note uncertainty about origin and multiple people may have possessed parts of the hoard over time.
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Aven Davis
Glendale
Wilbutuum
America
Davis
Ludlow
Davis Hayve
Foresight. A Quizzical Beat on a Dance Card Exchange
In a clipped exchange from Harper's Bazaar a speaker asks to dance with Miss Biorrison and notes the card shows she is not engaged. The dialogue plays on timing and the third and fourth walls of etiquette as Wilbur Smyth may alter plans.
Glasgow modesty shocked by Paris fashion for women
A Glasgow resident just back from Paris reports shop windows display cycling dress for women resembling outfits deemed by him as devilish and immoral. He urges Scottish men to beware, arguing these garments lower the moral tone of women.
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Glasgow
Paris
Scotland
Milwaukee Mayor Koch Withdraws From Governor Race
Milwaukee May 22 Mayor John G Koch withdraws from the Republican gubernatorial contest saying his family objects to his candidacy and that personal sorrow influenced the decision. The move follows reports of other withdrawals and shifts in Wisconsin political bids as national issues are debated in Washington.
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Hillsboro
Callege
W. A. Freeman
Heuillton
Ont
St. Cloud
Smaight Geter Winers
Latrikera
Todiana
Wen
Robert A. Anderson
Livingston
Mont
Juneoe
JB Fleming
Anna
Alg
Rollins
Minneapolis
Eustis
Maxor Kook
Milwaukee
Gruays
Lorthie Wisconsin
Tabernatorig
Coxdy
Gui
Washingon- Ar Dorseyville
Lit
Adolph Block
Jutes Lake Ems
Voliegies
MilWaukes
Jobn G. Koch
Wisconsin
Koch
Major Plan
Adwilnaton
Mdstor
H. A.taylor
Taylor
Alltwauken
Wis
Joln St. Koel
Cuveraur
HA. Taylor
Tau Stadison Touriwil
Senate Debates Tariff Bill On Iron Ore Duty In May Session
Washington May 27 The Senate met with only twelve senators present. The debate centered on a tariff bill placing a 40 cent duty per ton on iron ore and related materials. Senator Aldrich argued the policy harmed New England and accused Democrats of inconsistent free raw materials stances. An amendment by Senator Peffer to move iron ore to the free list failed 46 to 4. The session adjourned at six o'clock.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Republicalus Fnd
Jy. Jones
Iran
Quay
Hole
Yellat
Wien
Vole Sys
Pop Figte
Allen
Betty
Slickburn
Jarvis
Kyle
Mills
Uaseu
Velfer
Tony Pixion
Cofla
Otton
Tsa
Washington
Cy Jay Ye
al Niles
Lance Committee
Aldrich
Democratic Party
New England
Democrats
England
Milly
Massachusetts
Mr. Mills
Newngland
Chandler Agkel
Messrs
Sherman
Loge
West
Butler
Hoar
Gallinger
Dolph
Peffer
Mn West
Mr. Allen
Mr. West
Mir
Lst
Ball
Burglary as a Profession Critics Thwarted
A New York Sun examination portrays burglars as professional, organized and poorly paid. It argues thieves earn little cash from valuable items, while buyers and police know faces of the bootleg trade, making markets limited and risky.
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New York Sun
Falling War Stove in France Sparks Recruiting Alarm
A London Court Journal report notes a surprising drop in voluntary three year enlistments in France. Night corps infantry and artillery see reduced numbers, while engineers show a sharp decline, suggesting a weak war spirit and troubling sign for France’s manpower.
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War Office
France
London Court Journal
Wisconsin University Armory Dedication Parade
A May Day celebration at the University of Wisconsin featured a grand review of regents, governors, and faculty. Speakers praised the new Armory and Gymnasium as a symbol of athletic and intellectual development, with Gov. Peek, Judge Seaman, and Regent Chynoweth highlighting the era’s advancement and the university’s place in national stature.
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Madison
Universite of Wisconsin
Te University
Mullywiog
Uwerilius
Givdne
Dupurumucts
Weniniversity
Cimpas
Hou
Gurksini
Uark
Taigdont
Mttipus
Truinsformy
Gel. Louis Aver
Otto Falk
George W. Keck
Thom
Duver
T. Goyle
Awl
Milwaukee
Cal
Weed
Oshkosu
Ani Gul
A. Hl
Isoillster
Sue Guntis
Vattalon Wieu
Bataillon
Pwards
Ile Jana
Tema
Eeu Moovenild
Euteud
Ue University
Batalion
Ashiress
Oregon
Wisconsin
Phage
Sygi Miecurg
Mike
New College
Oxford
Wm. Wickham
Conover
Porter
Prank Challonet
Board of Regents
Judge Seaman
Challoner
Seaman
Bearch
Madison Tna
Chynoweth
Cleveland
Nature
Uke
Dts
Adams
Lim
Peek
Dalry
Law
Hordenhucal
McGath
Chinese Children Courting Diplomats in Family Honor
A Washington dispatch reports Chinese families show reverence in payouts and ceremonies. Mrs Yang Yu, wife of the Chinese minister, entertains guests with her children present, the youngsters bowing and seeking affection from the minister.
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China
Japan
Washington
Yang
Yam Yu
Valdyy
England’s Liberal Libraries
The New York World reports a Whrury style library system in Ons land as a major propaganda scheme. A London created box of books travels to local liberal associations where a secretary shelves and unpacks volumes for each village reader. Books called Whrarics circulate for up to three months with no fee, though local librarians may charge one halfpenny per volume to cover trouble.
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Bizamy
Business New of the Northwest
Minneapolis
Akstation
Wamentta
New Rudford
David B. Sickles
Warren River
New York
Uank
Eapin
Aig
Burrell
Onsland
Hare
Tias Deen
National Liverad Club
London
Liberal Association
Whrarics
Thebrary
Roby prize fight case ends in competent juror ruling
Professor Smith testified before the Presbyterian general assembly as Dominick O Malley’s Roby prize fight case concluded with a verdict regarding juror competence on a date in the early 1900s.
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Prof. Smith
Presbyterian General Assembly
Dominick O'Malley
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